Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences Special Academic Unit
970-491-0425
Susan Tsunoda, Ph.D., Director
Phillip Quirk, Ph.D., Associate Director for Undergraduate Affairs
Caitlin Cox , Academic Success Coordinator
Jane Thompson, Graduate Coordinator
The Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences (MCIN) program is a 1-year graduate Ph.D. student admission and rotation program. During the year in the program, students take a set of core courses and complete three laboratory rotations. At the end of the program, they select a faculty mentor and transfer to a participating degree-granting department to complete their Ph.D. requirements. The degree-granting departments are Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Biology; Biomedical Sciences; Chemical and Biological Engineering; Computer Science; Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences; Health and Exercise Science; Human Development and Family Studies; Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology; Occupational Therapy; and Psychology. The program has been named one of CSU's Programs of Research and Scholarly Excellence.
More information about the program and the MCIN faculty rotation may be found on the Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences (MCIN) website.
Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Effective Fall 2021
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NB 500/BMS 502 | Readings in Cellular Neurobiology | 1 |
| Select one course from the following: | 2-4 | |
| Mammalian Physiology I | ||
| Cellular and Molecular Neurophysiology | ||
| NB 505/BMS 505 | Neuronal Circuits, Systems and Behavior | 3 |
| NB 586 | Practicum-Techniques in Neuroscience II | 1 |
| NB 793 | Neuroscience Seminar 1 | 2 |
| NB 795 | Independent Study | Var |
| STAR 511 | Design and Data Analysis for Researchers I | 4 |
| or PSY 652 | Methods of Research in Psychology I | |
| Select a minimum of 10 credits from the following: | 10 | |
| Molecular Genetics | ||
| Molecular Regulation of Cell Function | ||
| Neuroanatomy | ||
| Developmental Neurobiology | ||
| Advanced Psychology: Cognitive Neuroscience | ||
| Select one from the following: 1 | 2 | |
| Group Study: Ion Channels | ||
| Group Study: Neuronal Growth and Regeneration | ||
| Group Study: Topics in Neuroscience | ||
| Group Study: Seizures and Epilepsy | ||
| Group Study: Neuroendocrine Mechanisms | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 25-27 | |
- 1
Fall and Spring semesters for a total of 2 credits.
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |